September 2025 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This study found that the meropenem-loaded spanlastic formulation showed strong potential as an effective topical therapy for bacterial skin infections in non-diabetic mice, demonstrating superior therapeutic activity and wound healing compared to free meropenem.
March 2026 in “Mendeley Data” This tool was developed to enhance reproducibility and sensitivity in measuring partial hair regrowth in alopecia areata patients, particularly those undergoing JAK inhibitor therapy, using scalp photographs.
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March 2012 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” This study found that various steroids affected the mRNA expression of enzymes involved in lipid metabolism in hamster flank organs, with different impacts depending on the steroid and combination used.
May 2022 in “Journal of the Egyptian Society of Parasitology” This study found that Demodex folliculorum mites were detected in 1.6% of acne patients, with a higher prevalence in adolescents and those with severe acne.
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January 1992 in “Bangladesh Journal of Animal Science” This study examined camel skin histomorphology, finding that hair follicles were distributed singly in the upper lip but clustered in other body areas, and that sweat glands were associated only with large primary hairs.
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January 2005 in “Wear” In this study, the researchers measured and discussed the friction and wear properties of various hair types against synthetic skin and other hair, finding variations based on factors like ethnicity, hair condition, and environmental conditions.
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May 2020 in “Konuralp Tip Dergisi” In this study, 24.6% of dermatology patients reported using traditional and complementary medicine for skin conditions, with some users recommending these methods despite limited perceived benefits.
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February 2014 in “Journal of chemical ecology” This study determined the broad class and molecular species of glycerophospholipids in Eastern red bat sebum, highlighting differences from previous bat lung surfactant studies.
June 2024 in “MEDFARM Jurnal Farmasi dan Kesehatan” This study observed that rosemary oil nanoliposome gel has good physical characteristics and stability, making it a potentially suitable formulation for promoting hair growth in cosmetic preparations.
January 2026 in “Biospecies” In this study, a hair tonic containing black fungus extract was shown to have antifungal activity against Malassezia furfur, with the 70% extract concentration providing the strongest effect.
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January 2023 in “Uro” This study found that both a proprietary ultrahigh-pressure extract and a hexanic extract of saw palmetto showed comparable inhibition of 5α-reductase, suggesting similar potential for managing symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia.
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January 1991 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” In this study, 2% minoxidil applied topically did not alter scalp sebum levels, despite promoting hair growth in some participants.
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January 1990 7 citations
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January 2009 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprology” Hair changes may indicate disease activity in pemphigus patients.
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September 1973 in “Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata” In this study, the researchers found that female Pieris brassicae butterflies have more "B-type" chemoreceptory hairs on their forelegs, which may be involved in selecting oviposition sites through detecting mustard oil glucosides.
May 2018 in “Más dermatología” In this study, among postmenopausal women with female androgenetic alopecia, the combination of Pygeum africanum and Serenoa repens extracts at higher doses plus MSM significantly increased total hair growth and hair resistance compared to a lower dose formulation after 16 weeks.
September 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This introduction highlights that a common challenge with managing dandruff, a mild form of seborrheic dermatitis, is compliance with treatment, and notes that selenium disulfide shampoo is beneficial for this condition.
21 citations
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May 2001 in “PubMed” This paper reviews the significance of androgen hormones in hair and skin conditions like alopecia, hirsutism, and acne, and reports no new clinical findings.
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August 2019 in “Environmental research” This study found that the Pseudomonas sp. T5-6-I strain significantly increased selenium accumulation and root hair density in Brassica oleracea, highlighting its potential for phytoremediation and biofortification.
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July 2006 in “Journal of cutaneous pathology” This case report documents the first known instance of an ectopic sebaceous gland and duct within a hair follicle in a 21-year-old male with persistent acneiform eruption.
September 2022 in “Medical Mycology” This study found that patients with androgenic alopecia exhibited higher levels of Malassezia colonization and altered sebum composition compared to individuals without AGA.
This study aimed to develop a natural hair serum using ingredients like myroxylon balsam oil, flaxseed, almond oil, and Vitamin E, which are noted for benefits such as reducing dandruff, enhancing shine, calming the scalp, and promoting hair growth.
April 2026 in “Lebda Medical Journal” The researchers in this study conducted a comparative analysis of hair and body shampoos, finding notable physicochemical differences, such as body shampoos having lower surface tension and higher foam heights, while hair shampoos were more acidic, potentially to meet different biological and sensory needs.
January 2020 in “AYBU AVESIS” This study found no significant difference in 2D:4D ratios and autism questionnaire scores between acne vulgaris patients and healthy controls, despite investigating potential links in this novel context.
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February 2015 in “Ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery” This study describes two new types of dermal keratinous cysts of the eyelids, derived from the pilosebaceous apparatus, each presenting distinct management challenges.
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January 2013 This study observed that inducible deletion of the Ugcg gene in mouse epidermis led to a significant reduction in GlcCers and epidermal POS-Cers, causing impaired skin barrier function and delayed wound healing.
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January 2018 in “Scientific Reports” This pilot study found that hair metabolome analysis may help differentiate pregnancy complications from healthy pregnancies by revealing significant metabolite differences between trimesters.
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June 1999 in “American Journal of Contact Dermatitis” This review discusses the choice and formulation of medicated and cosmetic shampoos for scalp disorders and hair aesthetics, providing guidelines based on hair types and patient age, and reports no new results.
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July 2003 in “European journal of biochemistry” This study found that mouse skin can produce and metabolize serotonin and N-acetylserotonin, with activity influenced by location, physiological skin status, cell type, and mouse strain.
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April 2022 in “Applied sciences” This study reports the development of a microemulsion using Momordica charantia extract, which demonstrated strong antioxidant and 5α-reductase inhibitory activity, potentially aiding hair loss management. The microemulsion was stable over 12 weeks, suggesting its future potential for cosmetic or pharmacological applications.